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Newspaper
Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1913
Page
5
Over 31 witnesses testified in County Court House that the Stratford Inn near Washington Bridge should be granted a hotel license. Former Selectman Fred Nettleton supported the Inn and said it had a good reputation, noting demand for a first class hotel and no demand for a licensed hotel there.
July notices record weddings and engagements across Danbury Stamford Norwalk Greenwich and Stamford. Entries name brides and grooms such as Jules Breton Miss Anna Pfeffer Harriet Palmer Harry Sarsfield Elizabeth Williamson Hubert Mills Elmer Bracken Ruth Hawkins and R Miller with towns listed including Danbury Norwalk Stamford Greenwich and Southport.
In Stamford and nearby towns several obituaries and notices appear: Annie Eccles, Mrs. William Walsh, Elizabeth Ann Keeler, Hi Nichols, Thomas Breslane Kenny, Iward Greeley, Susan Hoyt, Daniel P Rochford, and Mary T Hyde are listed with ages and locations. Funeral details include Walsh family residence at 194 Thompson Street and St Michael's Cemetery. The notices reflect local deaths and memorial arrangements across July 17 to July 24.
Frank Ghuiro is buried at St Michael's Cemetery after he was shot at 117 Wakeley Street by his brother, now a fugitive charged with murder. Police see no new developments, while rumors of stabbing persist. Medical examiner Garlick reports no bullet lodged, and investigation focuses on whether the crime occurred in the basement or upper room, with detectives leaning against premeditation. Local witnesses and relatives dispute details and blame foreigners for misrule following the incident.
Baltimore July 23 a Grecian bust believed three thousand years old and priceless, said to have been stolen fifteen years ago from the Nazi Museum at Athens, was found by police yesterday. The bust, a female child about five, was dug up in a Hampden confectioner’s cellar. A search followed a visit by Dr. Alexander Vouros the Greek charge d affaires to Washington to the US district attorney.
For sale listings include a fine Laurel Beach lot, a new two family house in East End, multiple 8 to 10 room houses on William Norman and Atlantic streets with modern improvements. A white male French poodle is offered by Charles Ornstein of Barnum Avenue Stratford. Lost keys were left on Lordship Road with contact info via East Side Post Office Box 2021. Watson of 88 Fairfield Ave. arp.
In Granite City Illinois Edward Horner, a steeple jack, plunged 110 feet from a smokestack onto a tar-coated roof, head and shoulder bruises noted yet he walked half a mile home. Doctors believe internal injuries possible but he may recover.
Henry E. Davis, attorney for David Lamar the mall street operator who testified to impersonating congressmen in talks with New York financiers, said Lamar was ready to appear before United States Commissioner Taylor if needed. Lamar is stopping at a hotel in Washington as federal action looms and the Senate lobby committee speeds up its reading of Mulhall letters.
State president J H Davis announces retirement but pledges continued support as committees are named for Judiciary Credential Finance Resolutions Grievance and Appeal Press. In Wilkesbarre PA a labor foreman, Thomas Hutchins, was killed by a coworker who felled him with a shovel and decapitated him with a hatchet.
Harry Olsen, whose dissemination of typhoid bacillus caused eighteen seamen to die, will be discharged from the Federal marine hospital in San Francisco as California refuses to pay his board. He has been kept isolated for over a year at National Health Department expense, but government funding ends now.
Danbury Conn July 23 the automobile of Robert E Morrison of Hast Norwalk overturned while making a detour from the highway between this city and Ridgefield this morning to avoid road construction. The four occupants escaped injury. The heavy top prevented the passengers from being crushed. The machine, not badly damaged, was towed to Danbury for repairs.
A Seattle telegram absolves Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels of responsibility for Friday night riots led by Ilians and sailors from the Pacific fleet. The joint resolution from the Seattle Chamber of Commerce Arctic Club and Rainier Club was sent to President Wilson.
Stamford reports engineer Doherty remains on $5,000 bond and must appear in city court on August 1 to answer a manslaughter charge. Coroner Pheland held the inquest in June and today’s verdict suggests Doherty may be discharged as prosecutors decide disposition.
Edward Hartshorn eight son of E C Hartshorn of New York is in critical condition at the family summer home in Norfolk Connecticut after falling down a hay chute. His skull is fractured and there is small hope for his recovery.
Washington July 23 A provincial government in Fukien seceded from the assembly and confirmed Chen Chiang as military governor of the patch to the state department. The report says Fukien will be led by a commander in chief against Kiangsi and Kwang, with Yuan Shikai’s Peking government claiming allegiance to Sun Yat-sen’s revolt.
The Mill End sale boasts dependable stylish clothes for men and home comforts at big savings. It urges men to visit while stock lasts, noting record turnout and limited time advantages for forehanded shoppers.
Sheriff William Vollmer hosted 150 Eagles on the jail lawn after a parade. The group then toured the North Avenue facility, where jail officials greeted them and a lunch was served. Mediation sessions of labor leaders and committees continued as talks over railroad wage demands and timetables for awards unfolded. The Erie railroad agreed to accept any arbitrators’ decision, with possible delay on effectivity to January 1, 1915, while mediators reported progress in clearing tensions.
New York July 23 Federal mediators expected rapid progress toward arbitral grounding of the differences between eastern railroads and conductors and trainmen. After the Erie side issue was settled, focus shifted to agreeing on specifications for the arbitration under the Newlands act, including whether eight railroad grievances should be included.
Pisa authorities announce arrangements to strengthen the famous leaning tower, whose tilt increases yearly and whose condition is deteriorating. The report notes technical steps and the need to preserve the landmark while ensuring safety for visitors and the surrounding area.
A fragment notes activity near the Arno River with mention of a base being widened and filled to the level of the square. The text lacks clear dates or organizations but indicates civil engineering work affecting the river area and surrounding square.
Memphis Tenn July L W Dutro postmaster of Memphis a longtime figure in Tennessee politics was drowned yesterday in the Mississippi River while attempting to rescue Frankie Bradford Gwynne of Memphis Dutro had recently been indicted and convicted of soliciting compensation while postmaster
Dayton July 2 The main section of the plant of the West Shs Lumber Company burned last night with an approximate loss of 250000 dollars.
Earle M. Christie, local agent for Ruppert Brewing Co., files a friendly suit against Alderman Pres s. Voca Jr. for 3506 damages. Papers filed in Superior Court set returnable to the September term. The note was allegedly given for an unspecified matter in the action.
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